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when you are older

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david72297
david72297

I found out the hard way that when you are over 55 the symptoms of UTI's are far move severe and different.......shakyness, headaches and not so much hurting when you urinate. Sometimes even vision trouble.

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  • sue_jayne
    sue_jayne david72297

    Posted

    yes im a woman but i have same problems as you ,iv just been given nightly antibiotics  the nitrfuine ones il let you know 
  • C2Anna
    C2Anna david72297

    Posted

    I strongly believe these are problems not related to a UTI ...but all including the UTI are symptoms of another that has not been diagnosed correctly as of yet...do you have thoughts on this?
  • sue_jayne
    sue_jayne david72297

    Posted

    iv had utis since i was 11 and im almost 60 ,having had 1 bladder surgery 7 years ago and its getting realy bad 

     

    • C2Anna
      C2Anna sue_jayne

      Posted

      Hi Sue, please read my note to David above about bottomline possible causes for chronic bladder infections.
  • C2Anna
    C2Anna david72297

    Posted

    An idea to look into with an internist or endicrine doctor preferably.. from research ive done.. a possibility could be the root cause is systemic yeast infection long term frim high foid sensitivies in the gut such as gluten, grains, soy and dairy..this lowers the immune system..while systemic fungus and, bacteria take over..proven to cause repetative UTI infections and also often affecting thyroid function (make sure all 4 thyroid tests are done--important!!!)..the antibiotic doesnt take care of bottomline problem..so it will repeatedly come back. I cant comprehend why when theres an ongoing serious problem such as chronic UTI infections that the doctors treatment doesnt take care of, why a patient is not referred, or further testing ordered!!!!!!
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